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Multicultural debate cloaks the problem of Big Australia

20 Apr 05:59am

Filed under: Multiculturalism, Population, Sustainability, White Australia Policy

The latest debate over multiculturalism has again exposed the often inflammatory nature of media reporting and its misrepresentation of Australian society.

Illustration: Jon Kudelka: www.kudelka.com.au

A recent study by the University of Western Sydney noted that 87 per cent of Australians agree that “It is a good thing for a society to be made up of people from different cultures”.

Yet the headline from one major tabloid newspaper was “Australia a land of racists”.

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Dave says:

12:34am | 05/05/11

There will always be people with no thought beyond immediate self interest who will advocate population, whilst this is happening a first world country becomes a second world country right before your eyes! Read more »
John says:

03:41pm | 27/04/11

James you are correct on the front about India. As Indias economies grows the water system are now starting to get blocked and even dams been built. This is having a grave effect on the region of Punjab, know as Indias bread basket. Due the changing of the rivers water… Read more »

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